FAFSA
Financial Aid
ULINK
Disbursement/TOPS
100

What is the FAFSA priority deadline for Financial Aid?

May 1

100

What are the 2 types of loans students can receive?

Unsubsidized & Subsidized

100

What tab do you find your financial aid info on?    

The financial aid tab

100

When will financial aid be disbursed for Fall 2019?    

After August 14

200

What is the FAFSA priority deadline for TOPS?

July 1

200

What are 2 of the grants accessible to students? 

Pell Grants & the Louisiana Go Grants

200

What GPA do you need to receive Federal Aid?  

2.0 GPA (semester & cumulative)

    

200

What GPA should be made in the Fall to receive TOPS in the Spring?      

A 2.0 GPA

    

300

How often should the FAFSA be completed?

Every school year

300

  

Where do you go to apply for student loans?    


   The FAFSA website AND/OR www.studentloans.gov

300

Do you have to accept the full amount of offered loans?

No; You can reduce the amount you accept

300

How many hours must a student enroll per semester to be considered full time?    

12 hours every semester

400

When will the FAFSA be available for the 2020-2021 school year?

October 1

400

 

 What are the 3 types of financial aid offered to students?


    Grants, loans, & work study

400

What are the 5 sub sections of the Financial Aid tab on ULINK?    

General Information,  Award Overview, Resources/Additional Info, Terms & Conditions, & Accept Award Offer

    

400

  What are the 3 levels of TOPS & their ACT requirements?

Opportunity: 20 ACT, Performance: 23 ACT, & Honors: 27 ACT

500

What semesters does the 2019 – 2020 FAFSA cover?

Fall 19, Spring 19, & Summer 19

500

What requirements must be met before receiving a Federal Direct Student Loan?  

Loan Entrance Counseling & the Master Promissory Note

500

  

When are your financial aid awards available on ULINK?

 

Once paperwork has been reviewed & approved

500

What are the TOPS Estimated Semester Amounts for the 2019-2020 school year?

Opportunity: $2,703
Performance: $2,903
Honors: $3,103